Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency Notice

Court buildings are closed until July 1, maybe longer. But judges and staff are still working! See Contact the Court
- If you need an emergency 209A restraining order or 258E harassment prevention order, see Asking the court for a restraining order or harassment prevention order during COVID-19
- Evictions and foreclosures are on hold! See COVID-19 and Housing
- Your landlord cannot lock you out or shut off your utilities, See Illegal Eviction
For other public services affected by COVID-19, see our novel coronavirus webpage.
You have the right to an interpreter

Help with food and cash during COVID-19

Show Endnotes Hide Endnotes

Listen

Reviewed May 2020

The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) offices are closed to in-person visits

In-person appointments

As a result of COVID-19 DTA local offices will be closed to in-person visits until further notice.

But they are committed to serving you over the phone and online.

You can still conduct business with DTA :

Call the DTA Assistance Line (877) 382-2363
Visit DTAConnect.com
Download and use the DTA Connect Mobile Application

Apply for SNAP

online:
use DTAConnect.com
fax:
DTA Document Processing Center
(617) 887-8765
mail:
DTA Document Processing Center
P.O. Box 4406
Taunton, MA 02780 or
through a SNAP Outreach Provider Call:
Project Bread (800) 645-8333
The Food Bank of Western MA (413) 247-9738
The Greater Boston Food Bank (617)427-5200, or
Other MA SNAP outreach partners: Mass.gov/snap-outreach.
DTA is not taking in-person SNAP applications.

Apply for TAFDC or EAEDC cash assistance

Online DTAConnect.com, or
Call your local DTA to start an application for TAFDC or EAEDC cash assistance.

You cannot apply for cash assistance in person.

EBT Cards

If you need a new or replacement EBT card, use the automated DTA Assistance Line (877) 382-2363.

Your nearest Transitional Assistance Office will mail you a replacement card.

Follow DTA on Twitter @DTA_Listens
Mass.gov/DTA

Massachusetts Pandemic EBT (MA P-EBT)

Pandemic EBT is a special food benefit for families whose children qualify for free or reduced price school meals.

Your family may be able to get Pandemic EBT, even if you do not get SNAP or other DTA benefits.

Using your P-EBT card does not impact you or your child’s immigration status. The public charge rule does not apply to P-EBT benefits.

See the Massachusetts Pandemic EBT Program website MAP-EBT.org, brought to you by the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), Massachusetts Department of Early and Secondary Education and Project Bread.